ChatGPT driving rise in reports of ‘satanic’ organised ritual abuse, UK experts say

<p>Exclusive: ‘Witchcraft, spirit possession and spiritual abuse’ offending typified by sexual abuse, violence and neglect</p><p>ChatGPT is driving a rise in reports of organised ritual abuse, UK experts have said, as survivors of “satanic” sexual violence use the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/aug/30/therapists-warn-ai-chatbots-mental-health-support">AI tool for therapy.</a></p><p>Police say organised ritual abuse and “witchcraft, spirit possession and spiritual abuse” (WSPRA) against children is under-reported in the UK. There is no modern-day charge that covers it specifically, but such offending is typified by sexual abuse, violence and neglect involving ritualistic elements – sometimes inspired by satanism, fascism or esoteric religious beliefs – to control victims.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/08/chatgpt-driving-rise-in-reports-of-satanic-organised-ritual-abuse-uk-experts-say">Continue reading...</a>